Camouflage
by ChikaZAWa

Comment:
Interesting critter. I really want to like the piece but for me it just feels out of focus and missing detail. Sure there is a lot going on here but for me I would have liked a bit more separation and clarity.

Endless Silence
by Pascal

Comment:
Classic type of image. However I find the stick in the water near center frame to be completely distracting. Because it offers the highest point of contrast it completely draws the eye away from any other detail. However the boat and pier have nice range and if that stick was gone I feel it would really make this a stronger piece.

If Walls Could Talk
by Basta

Comment:
This location has so much personality so much character and so much potential that I can see from this piece it breaks my heart to look at this image. The flat completely washed out colours of this piece literally erase the details and any interest that might have been there. The only part of the image that even has any photographic integrity is the very bottom in the concrete and sand. I would love to give this a really low score. However being a free-study, perhaps this is your study so you get the benefit of the doubt. But for this viewer, it does not work at all.

I like to play football
by Starbanana

Comment:
Nice cute sports portrait. Colours look nice and lighting works. It is clean but for me it just isn't there. Don't get me wrong I am sure the kiddo and his folks are tickled over the image. Though for me, there just is not enough to really grab me and say HEY this is the one.

Apocalyptic F2
by npasel

Comment:
I enjoy this image more the second time through then the first. Looking at it in more detail I enjoy the the aspect of the road and how it moves off. The cloud is fun the sun is a bit distracting. I feel with the right processing this image can be really spectacular. Some tonal changes here, some sharpening there, a bit of colour push and it would be great. However I will bump the score a touch for ya.

Night before the big game
by jent

Comment:
I like the concept but I want something more. For me here, it feels like a snapshot. No real depth of imagery or story. Being from CO I have a fond place in my heart for the Buggers. But this, I feel does no justice.

Christmas Angel
by benfica

Comment:
A nice portrait for the parents. However for me I don't care for the monochromatic tone nor the flat straight lighting. The eyes appear overly dark and with the rustish like colour I would guess not angel but the other side. However as long as you are happy that is what matters.

Waiting in Line
by kleski

Comment:
I really want to like this image, but for me it appears the white balance is completely off and the orangish shade of white that is over everything distracts me. Also not being able to see the horses head is kind of off putting. It is a nice find but for me it just doesn't do anything.

St Andrew's Chapel HDR
by OpenMaTT

Comment:
Here is an image that has added a bit of character into the brickwork. They sky leaves me wanting something else, but the center line of the building offers nice contrasts and personality. The lower half is a bit too bright without so much and the top is overly dark. If the centre effect was consistent throughout you would have had a much higher scoring image. However i will slightly bump this second time through.

Grace
by PhotoTess

Comment:
A cute soft portrait I am sure the parents are happy to have. However for me, it holds no appeal. The face appears overly bright to the point of being blown out on that side and the complete lack of textures are distracting to me. The dreamy effect used, or the blur is unappealing.